Mini getaways are my go-to when I need a bit of a break from the rigors of the week. And Karnataka offers no dearth of them. So when I craved a time-out from work and city life, hubby and I jumped at the chance to go exploring just one of the many sights on our list. This time, we chose Shivasamudram Falls. Our research promised that it would be invigorating, and it didn’t … [Read more...] about Shivasamudram Falls – Karnataka
Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore
Pictures taken at Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore One of the major tourist attractions in Bangalore, The Lalbagh Botanical Garden has the largest collection of tropical plants. Located in South Bangalore, Lalbagh is spread across 240-acres. Lalbagh botanical garden has over 1200 species of plants and organizes many flower exhibits. … [Read more...] about Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore
Hampi – Karnataka, India
Anjana Parvat in Hampi India (Where Lord Hanuman was Born) Anjana Temple Hampi Karnataka India Coconut Trees Hampi Vijayanagara Coracle boat ride in Pampa Sarovar Hampi India Hampi - Karnataka India Ganesha stone idols Hampi Karnataka India - Temple ruins Ganesh Temple in Hampi Karnataka India Hampi Karnataka India Pictures Hampi … [Read more...] about Hampi – Karnataka, India
Dubare Elephant Camp – Jungle Lodges and Resorts
Craving a little mid-year getaway, I decided to plan a weekend trip bang in the middle of July. So my husband and I decided to spend a couple of days in the heart of the Dubare Elephant Camp in Coorg, Karnataka which is approximately 240 km from Bangalore. Getting There We chose to drive to the resort, heading out at sunrise. We took the Mysore highway which was more than … [Read more...] about Dubare Elephant Camp – Jungle Lodges and Resorts
Bannerghatta Nature Camp – Jungle Lodges & Resorts – Bangalore, Karnataka
On the hunt for our next destination, our research led us to the Bannerghatta Natura Camp a mere 25 km from Bangalore where we live. The write-up on their website looked promising and the pictures teased our sense of adventure. So off we set on a bright morning in December 2012 brimming over with expectation of a fabulous weekend.Driving to the Camp and Checking InAs it was … [Read more...] about Bannerghatta Nature Camp – Jungle Lodges & Resorts – Bangalore, Karnataka
Glyngarth Villa Resort – Ooty India
On a spontaneous October 2011 road-trip to the ethereal hill-station Ooty in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, we stumbled upon a quaint place we’ll never forget – the Glyngarth Heritage Resort.The Resort, Rooms and, More Importantly, the BathroomsAt about 275 km from our home in Bangalore, Ooty took about six and a half hours to reach in our own car. This was one of the … [Read more...] about Glyngarth Villa Resort – Ooty India
A Trip to Sikkim – India
Since 2011, I was planning a trip to Sikkim, but owing to the earthquake and consequent disruptions in the roadways of the state, I was obliged to postpone it to a later date. However, things did work out absolutely well this year, and on the 31st of Oct, 2012, I was on my way to visit this splendid land of myths and spectacular sceneries, greenery and waterfalls, happiness and … [Read more...] about A Trip to Sikkim – India
Lamayaru: The Moonland of Ladakh
Loacted 15 Km east of the famous Fotu La pass on the Leh-Srinagar highway, Lamayaru is popularly known as moonland by the local due to its peculiar land surface which closely resembles the surface seen on moon. The mystique of the Lamayaru monastery located here is unmatched by any other in the entire Ladakh region. The clear blue skies meet the rugged horizon of broken mud … [Read more...] about Lamayaru: The Moonland of Ladakh
Karanji Lake – Mysore – India
At the bottom of Chamundi Hills of Mysore city, one of the biggest and most beautiful lakes of Karnataka, the famous Karanji Lake is located. The entire area of the lake is about 90 acres mostly surrounded by well maintained plants & trees. The lake ‘Karanji Kere’ as it is called was a percolation tank built by the King of Mysore 100 years ago to facilitate water supply. … [Read more...] about Karanji Lake – Mysore – India
Monasteries of Ladakh
The magnificent monasteries of Ladakh are most attractive of tourist attractions for people from all over India and abroad. These monasteries are peace abodes of the monks of various orders of Buddhism providing the ideal getaway for pursuit of spiritualism and study of religion. Amazingly built on steep mountain slopes the monasteries are indeed architectural marvels and … [Read more...] about Monasteries of Ladakh